Ben Barber
Ben Barber (born 25 August 1984) is an Australian actor best known for playing Rhys Lawson in the Australian soap opera Neighbours.
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Born | [1] Victoria, Australia | 25 August 1984
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2009–present |
Early life
Barber grew up in Warrnambool. He took part in amateur dramatics while he attended Brauer College.[2] After graduating, he chose not to pursue acting and joined the army reserve. Upon leaving the army, Barber took a part-time acting course at the Victorian College of the Arts, before he was accepted into the National Institute of Dramatic Arts.[2]
Career
Barber's first major television appearance was in Australian soap opera Home and Away.[2] He was later cast in fellow soap opera Neighbours as regular character, Rhys Lawson.[3] In November 2012, it was announced that Barber would be leaving Neighbours in 2013.[4] Barber made a guest appearance during the third season of Janet King in 2017.[1]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2009 | Jimmy Tenison | Ryan Roberts[1] | Short film |
2009 | One More Day | Tim Newton[1] | Short film |
2011–2013 | Neighbours | Rhys Lawson | Regular role |
2011 | Home and Away | Mick | |
2017 | Janet King | Rhys Atkins | 2 episodes |
2017 | Home and Away | Colin | 2 episodes |
Theatre work
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2008 | East Is East | Abdul Khan[1] | |
2008 | Death And The Maiden | Gerado Escobar[1] | |
References
- "Ben Barber". Showcast. Retrieved 28 May 2017.
- Neal, Matt (10 September 2011). "Next stop Ramsay Street for Warrnambool actor". Warrnambool Standard. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 14 September 2011.
- Kilkelly, Daniel (18 May 2011). "'Neighbours' casts new Erinsborough doctor". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi UK. Retrieved 14 September 2011.
- Kilkelly, Daniel (26 November 2012). "'Neighbours': Rhys, Andrew and Sophie to leave show". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 26 November 2012.